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Scottsdale PD provides details of bee attack that killed Gilbert man

A 65-year-old Gilbert man died Monday after being attacked by bees while working at a Scottsdale independent living facility, police said Tuesday. Nicolas Lopez Soto and two other men were …
July 4 arrests

Statewide aggravated DUIs increased over July 4 weekend

Statewide DUI arrests dipped below last year’s numbers while aggravated DUIs were up slightly for the July 4 weekend, according to the Arizona Governor’s Office of Highway Safety. …
Education

APS readies annual 'Supply My Class' grant program

Arizona Public Service is expanding its Supply My Class program, enabling more public and charter school teachers within APS territory to apply for a chance to win a $500 virtual gift card to buy …
First Responders

Scottsdale bee attack leaves one dead, two others sent to the hospital

A total of three people were transported to the hospital with bee stings they received at about 9:30 a.m. Monday morning, July 7, while working at the Vi at Silverstone Independent Living facility, …
117 DEGREES

National Weather Service issues 3-day extreme heat warning for Maricopa, Pinal counties

The National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning for July 8-10 in Maricopa and Pinal counties. Temperatures may reach 117 degrees, according to the NWS. Health officials …
Business

Black Chamber of Arizona launches third business accelerator program

The Black Chamber of Arizona is partnering with the Millionaire Mastermind Academy to kick off the third cohort of its Impact AZ 2025 business accelerator. The program will start with a full-day …
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Opinion

A tale of two budgets

They say budgets are moral documents. If that’s true, then the federal budget passed by Congressional Republicans sends a clear message: help the wealthy, hurt everyone else. In Arizona, …
Opinion

Teachers, librarians among those least likely to die by suicide — insights from ASU researchers

Where you work affects your risk of dying by suicide. For example, loggers, musicians and workers in the oil and gas industries have much higher rates of suicide than the rest of the population.
Opinion

Schweikert’s vote will be remembered

It is a basic fact that, like many other seniors in Representative Schweikert’s district, we are retirees who have paid into Social Security and Medicare/Medicaid. We depend on that money and …
Travel

Wrong-way drivers, crashes decreasing on Arizona highways

PHOENIX — A recent string of wrong-way drivers and wrong-way crashes on Arizona freeways raises a key question: Has there been an uptick in these kinds of situations? In short, the answer …
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE

Phoenix, Mesa, Scottsdale men charged in $1B elderly health care scheme

PHOENIX – Three men from Phoenix, Scottsdale and Mesa face charges along with more than 300 others throughout the country in what the U.S. Department of Justice said was a “national …
Community

Faith-based sports programs aim to build friendships, community and leaders

PHOENIX — Across the country, places of worship are not only spots for spiritual growth but sites to foster deeper connections within their communities. One product of this engagement is …
Education Solutions

Arizona to Congress: fund student success as well as access

With FAFSA completions plummeting and college affordability slipping further out of reach, Arizona education advocates are joining a national chorus demanding that Congress center student success …
Community

Current, former pro athletes find exclusive home in Paradise Valley

PHOENIX — Just 10 miles northeast of this fast-growing metropolis sits the 12,500-person community of Paradise Valley. While it is still considered a relatively small oasis in the Arizona …

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Eye get it: Dry eyes a major issue in Arizona

Do your eyes constantly feel dry, scratchy, or like they’ve been rubbed with sandpaper? You’re not alone. Nearly 16.4 million Americans live with dry eye disease, and many more go undiagnosed. If you’re a woman over 50, your chances of developing dry eye are even higher.

The tragedies of the Republican budget

Congressional Republicans, with very small majorities, deserve credit for passing a huge budget bill. However, they built in timelines to ensure that the most onerous portions of the bill don’t …
Sally Goldberg

From declaration to our nation

Even though July 4th has come and gone, and all the hoopla has subsided, the idea now is to both keep our pride and build on it, too. First of all, the big deal is the Declaration of …

Speak Up: NCAA settlement, Arizona's SB 1615 reshaping student-athlete compensation — here's how

Attorneys K.J. Russell and David McCarville looked at how final approval of the House v. NCAA Name Image Likeness settlement and passage of Arizona SB 1615 will affect Arizona student-athlete …
Cory Mishkin

Let's celebrate balance in Metro Phoenix’s residential real estate market

As the residential real estate market sees an increase in inventory, both local and national headlines have been crying out that Phoenix Metro is speeding toward an impending crash in home values. …
Rachel Caballero

From FOMO to JOMO: How Arizonans can find joy in spending less

The fear of missing out, when it increases social connections, can be a positive thing that leads to personal well-being, according to a study from Baylor University. However, when FOMO leads to impulsive purchases, living outside your means, increased debt and neglecting savings, it can wreak havoc on your finances and bring you financial anxiety.

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SCOTTSDALE EDUCATION

Arizona 2026 budget invests in schools, but future needs a fix

Boys & Girls Club of the Valley has kicked off a reading program meant to keep youngsters engaged through the summer months.

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley launches Summer Reading Initiative

Boys & Girls Clubs of the Valley (BGCAZ) has announced the launch of the 2025 Summer Reading Initiative, in partnership with Amazon Prime Air and supported by the Maricopa County Library …
Six Scottsdale students, including one doctoral student, were named to the dean’s list at Marquette University this semester.

Six Scottsdale natives earn dean’s list honors at Marquette University

Sixt Scottsdale natives were named to the dean’s list at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin this semester. Griffin Fanger, bachelor’s of science, finance; Katie Hill, …
Reed Interdonato and Sophie Piyis, both of Scottsdale, recently earned their bachelor’s of science degrees from William and Mary University.

Scottsdale natives graduate from William and Mary University

Two Scottsdale natives graduated from William and Mary University this semester. Reed Interdonato and Sophie Piyis both earned their bachelor’s of science degrees.
Arizona State Superintendent Tom Horne says he will report the Scottsdale Unified School District for approving a history text book that he says contains leftist propaganda.

State Superintendent Tom Horne rails against SUSD curriculum

Arizona State School Superintendent Tom Horne is calling out the Scottsdale Unified School District’s use of a history textbook he says includes Diversity Equity and Inclusion materials in what …
Scottsdale natives Claudia Husvar and Anna Neyestani were both named to the dean’s list at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut.

Two Scottsdale students named to dean’s list at Fairfield University

Claudia Husvar and Anna Neyestani, both from Scottsdale, earned dean’s list honors for the Spring 2025 semester at Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. In order to be placed on …
Scottsdale Entertainment
Broadway star and Phoenix native Nick Cartell returns home for a heartfelt and humorous evening of music and memories on Oct. 24 at the Herberger Theater Center.

Herberger Theater Center announces 1st shows of 2025-26 season

The Herberger Theater Center shared its first show announcement of the upcoming 2025-26 season.
A past Arizona Commission on the Arts-supported performance is seen at the Chandler Center for the Arts.

Arizona budget includes $2M investment in the arts

The bi-partisan budget passed by Arizona’s legislature and signed Tuesday by Governor Katie Hobbs includes a $2 million one-time appropriation to the Arizona Commission on the Arts.
Alison Krauss performs at the Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival on June 17, 2022, in Manchester, Tennessee. She will perform at Arizona Financial Theatre on Friday, July 11.

Bands, musicians coming to Valley on tour in July

Summer music is here with plenty of tours coming through town in addition to your favorite local bands and singers on a stage near you.
Big League Wiffle Ball’s Western Wiffle Ball Classic will return to Scottsdale Stadium Oct. 18 for its sixth annual installment.

Big League Wiffle Ball’s Western Wiffle Ball Classic returns to Scottsdale Stadium

Top wiffle ball talent from across the nation will take the field at Scottsdale Stadium this fall for the sixth annual installment of Big League Wiffle Ball’s Western Wiffle Ball Classic. …
The Arizona Restaurant Association is rolling out Arizona Chef's Week in August.

Valley restaurants take part in Arizona Chef's week in August

The Arizona Restaurant Association is launching Arizona Chef’s Week, a 10-day culinary experience to help promote local restaurants during the typically slow summer season. Arizona …

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